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grasswire

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3. I can't imagine it is legal, even in rural Maine, under state laws.

Reply to davidthegnome (Original post)

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 02:37 PM

Sep 2013

The owner has you at his mercy because of your location. Jobs are few and far between, there.

I'm so sorry for your situation. You are underpaid and overworked, and treated miserably.

One suggestion (I know you didn't ask for advice): Be very careful not to make a baby with your girlfriend. Child support would make your life even more hellish.

Back to the dilemma. If I were you I would research the state law, and then report this guy. If you are wiling to take a risk, he could be mightily shamed by social media.

I also would write to Ed Schultz. You are a poster boy for the working poor.

I wish I had a magic wand.

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The Working Poor. A Frustrated Vent. [View all] davidthegnome Sep 2013 OP

Welcome To Oligarch America - The 1% Versus The 99% - It Won't Get Easier Until Americans Say No More cantbeserious Sep 2013 #1

+1 woo me with science Sep 2013 #8

It is entirely illegal for your employer to not give you breaks. And if you are working weeks Nay Sep 2013 #2

Generally it's eight hours. davidthegnome Sep 2013 #5

A good deal of what your employer is doing is illegal. Does he pay you your overtime? If not, he is Nay Sep 2013 #7

It's illegal but no one is enforcing labor laws or non-discrimination laws since 2008. kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #19

I can't imagine it is legal, even in rural Maine, under state laws. grasswire Sep 2013 #3

I've done a little research. davidthegnome Sep 2013 #6

I never wanted a half hour unpaid break hfojvt Sep 2013 #24

"If you are unhappy, the door is over there." PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #4

at that point, if the worker has documented the situation... grasswire Sep 2013 #10

K&R woo me with science Sep 2013 #9

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"Law of Attraction" pseudo-science PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #12

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Buses and employment opportunities in Northern Maine are few and far between. hedgehog Sep 2013 #15

Life is awfully short to spend making an asshole richer. grasswire Sep 2013 #14

Check this over, and give these folks a call Monday: hedgehog Sep 2013 #16

I hope you take action with the info at the link above Omaha Steve Sep 2013 #17

K&R Starry Messenger Sep 2013 #18

k&r Liberal_in_LA Sep 2013 #20

Sad to say, You have plenty of company... adirondacker Sep 2013 #21

I'm sorry to have to say this, ladyVet Sep 2013 #22

AFAIK, state right to work laws cannot supercede federal labor laws. But that doesn't mean that Nay Sep 2013 #25

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You don't suck!! Your employer does big time! Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #26

What your employer is doing is illegal Warpy Sep 2013 #27

There are federal laws about overtime. SheilaT Sep 2013 #28

In California, you pay overtime on seventh straight day of work taught_me_patience Sep 2013 #29

Starting October 1st you will be required to buy insurance for yourself... Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #30